Max Fried Removed Early In Win Over Cards

Atlanta Braves left-hander Max Fried (glute) was sharp in the team's 3-0 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday, but he was removed early as a precaution due to tightness in his right glute after allowing no runs on five hits while walking one and striking out four over six innings pitched for his... Read More

Bobby Witt Jr. Remains Out Thursday

Kansas City Royals rookie shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (hand) remains out of the starting lineup against the Houston Astros on Thursday. Witt was hit on the right hand by a pitch on Tuesday and hasn't played since, but X-rays came back negative, so he's considered day-to-day for now. The 22-year-old is one of the most... Read More

Kyle Tucker Sitting Against Lefty

Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker will take a seat on Thursday against Kansas City Royals left-hander Kris Bubic. It's a normal day of rest for Tucker against a southpaw, and it will be his first day off since June 1. Fantasy managers need to make sure to remove him from their daily lineups. Tucker got... Read More

Shohei Ohtani Strikes Out 10 In Win Over Fish

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani continued to show his dominance on the mound in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Miami Marlins. The Japanese two-way star allowed an unearned run on two hits while walking three and striking out 10 in seven innings for his eighth win of the season. Ohtani also went 1-for-4... Read More

Joey Votto Out For Game 1 Thursday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (back) is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 of a doubleheader on Thursday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Votto has been out of action for the last two days due to back tightness, and it remains to be seen if the 38-year-old veteran will return for the second... Read More

Jonathan India Back In Lineup For Game 1

Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (ankle) is back at second base and is batting leadoff on Thursday against Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Roansy Contreras for Game 1 of a doubleheader. India left the game on Wednesday early after being hit by a pitch in his ankle, but it obviously wasn't serious enough to keep him... Read More

Gardner Minshew Likely To Stay With Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles could still trade quarterback Gardner Minshew this offseason if another team is desperate for a quarterback and is willing to give up a substantial draft pick, but it would have to be a substantial offer. Minshew is still on the final year of his rookie contract and represents a cheap and solid... Read More

Kendrick Bourne Could Emerge As Top Threat

Patriots.com's Paul Perillo writes that he could see New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne emerging as the team's top pass-catching threat this year due to his speed and ability to gain yards after the catch. Bourne was pretty consistent over the second half of the season, and he could be second-year quarterback Mac Jones'... Read More

Matt Corral Still The Panthers Future At QB

The Carolina Panthers drafted quarterback Matt Corral in the third round out of Ole Miss this year with plans to develop him slowly, and bringing Baker Mayfield in decreases Corral's chances of seeing the field in his rookie year in 2022. Corral will likely be the third quarterback between Mayfield and Sam Darnold. The Panthers... Read More

Brandon Lowe To Start Rehab Assignment Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that second baseman Brandon Lowe (back) will start a minor league rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Thursday, and the expectation is that he'll return to the majors after the All-Star break. Lowe was moved to the 60-day injured list on Tuesday, but it won't affect his timetable... Read More

Jonathan India Day-To-Day After Being Hit By Pitch

X-rays came back negative on Cincinnati Reds second baseman Jonathan India (ankle) after he was forced to leave the game on Wednesday against the New York Mets when he was hit by a pitch in the first inning, according to the team. India is day-to-day for now, but fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if the... Read More

Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield To Compete In Camp

The Carolina Panthers don't plan on trading quarterback Sam Darnold after acquiring Baker Mayfield from the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday, and they envision a training camp competition between Darnold and Mayfield. Rookie Matt Corral will sit and watch in his first NFL season unless Darnold and Mayfield both miss time due to injuries. Darnold really... Read More

Eddie Goldman Signs With Falcons

The Atlanta Falcons signed free-agent defensive tackle Eddie Goldman to an undisclosed one-year deal on Wednesday, according to a source. Interior defensive line depth was a question mark for the Falcons with training camp approaching, so the 28-year-old Goldman is a nice pickup. Atlanta is banking on young defensive tackles Marlon Davidson and Ta'Quon Graham... Read More

Alex Kirilloff Leaves After Collision Wednesday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Alex Kirilloff left the game in the seventh inning on Wednesday against the Chicago White Sox after he flipped over first baseman Andrew Vaughn, who extended his whole body down the first base line to catch a ball. It's unclear exactly what his injury is at this point, but we'll pass along... Read More

Chris Bassitt Listed As Probable Starter For Friday

The New York Mets have right-hander Chris Bassitt listed as their probable pitcher for Friday's game against the Miami Marlins, which pushes Max Scherzer's next start to Monday against the Atlanta Braves. Bassitt landed on the COVID-19 injured list last week and he hasn't started for New York since June 25, so he'll be extra... Read More

David Peterson Starting Against Reds

New York Mets left-hander David Peterson is back from the paternity list and will make the start on Wednesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Peterson was away from the team for three days for the birth of his child, and he'll return to the bump on normal rest after striking out a season-high 10 hitters in... Read More

Rafael Devers Sitting Wednesday With Injuries

Boston Red Sox skipper Alex Cora said that third baseman Rafael Devers (back, hamstring) will sit out again on Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays. "Little bit sore, right hammy, tight back," Cora said. Devers will miss his second straight game, but the injuries sound pretty minor, and fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for... Read More

Jon Berti Back In The Leadoff Spot Wednesday

Miami Marlins infielder Jon Berti (lower body) is back in the starting lineup in left field and is hitting leadoff on Wednesday against Los Angeles Angels right-hander Shohei Ohtani. Berti missed the last two games while dealing with lower-body tightness, but baseball's stolen base leader is back in action atop the batting order. The 32-year-old... Read More

Frankie Montas' MRI Shows Inflammation

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Frankie Montas' (shoulder) MRI exam showed inflammation and he'll receive a cortisone injection on Wednesday, according to A's trainer Nick Paparesta. Montas won't be able to make his next start, and there's not timetable set after that, but the good news is there's no structural damage in his right arm. It's... Read More

Kevin Gausman Won't Make His Start Thursday

Toronto Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker confirmed on Wednesday that starting pitcher Kevin Gausman (ankle) won't make his scheduled start on Thursday against the Seattle Mariners, but he could toe the rubber next in the series finale against Seattle on Sunday. Gausman was unable to throw his normal between-starts bullpen session on Tuesday after... Read More

Kyle Farmer Back In Lineup Against Mets

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Kyle Farmer (hand) is returning to shortstop and will hit cleanup on Wednesday against New York Mets left-hander David Peterson. Farmer missed the last three games with a hand injury, but he'll return to the lineup on Wednesday. He's hitting a solid .280/.345/.411 with five home runs, 39 RBI, 27 runs scored... Read More

Panthers Acquiring Baker Mayfield

The Carolina Panthers are acquiring quarterback Baker Mayfield from the Cleveland Browns on Wednesday in exchange for a 2024 conditional fifth-round draft pick, according to sources. The deal is pending a physical, and all parties split the financials to make the deal happen. The long-awaited trade has finally happened. Mayfield will join a QB room... Read More

Eduardo Rodriguez Not Communicating With Tigers

Detroit Tigers general manager Al Avila said left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez, who is currently on the restricted list due to a personal matter, hasn't been in communication with the team. "We reached out, but he hasn't reached out back. We're just kind of waiting it out...It is unusual. But we have no choice but to wait... Read More

Jacob deGrom's Next Rehab Start Coming Friday

New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (shoulder) will make his next minor league rehab start with Single-A St. Lucie on Friday at Daytona Beach. deGrom will be going on regular rest and is expected to throw around 40 pitches. The Mets will try to keep him on a five-day rest schedule in the early... Read More

Kyle Hendricks To Go On Injured List

The Chicago Cubs will place starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain after he left his start early on Tuesday against the Milwaukee Brewers. It will give him through the All-Star break to recover and get back to 100%. It remains to be seen if Hendricks will... Read More

Dyami Brown Expects To Improve In Year 2

Washington Commanders second-year wide receiver Dyami Brown flew under the radar during offseason workouts. The former third-rounder had high expectations in his rookie season, but injuries and overall inconsistent play led to an underwhelming first season in the NFL, when he finished with 12 catches on 25 targets for 165 yards and no touchdowns in... Read More

Marquez Stevenson On The Roster Bubble

Of the Buffalo Bills players on the 53-man roster last year, wide receiver Marquez Stevenson faces the biggest battle to make the team again in 2022. The Bills were hoping he could seize the return-specialist role when he came back from Injured Reserve, but as a rookie, he didn't inspire much confidence with ball-security issues... Read More

Isaiah McKenzie, Jamison Crowder To Compete In The Slot

Buffalo Bills wide receivers Isaiah McKenzie and Jamison Crowder will compete for the starting slot role in training camp this summer now that Cole Beasley is no longer around. McKenzie has been with the Bills, but with a new offensive coordinator in Ken Dorsey, he might need to earn his way onto the field. He... Read More

Fullback Spot Is Zander Horvath's To Lose

The Athletic's Daniel Popper thinks the starting fullback spot this year is rookie Zander Horvath's to lose. The Bolts have been looking for a fullback that can be a key contributor on special teams since Derek Watt left in free agency in 2020. They thought Gabe Nabers could fill that role after they signed him... Read More

Easton Stick Expected To Make The Roster

The Athletic's Daniel Popper sees Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Easton Stick making the roster again in 2022 behind starter Justin Herbert and veteran backup Chase Daniel. The Chargers didn't want to risk cutting Stick and losing him on waivers last year, and they are grooming him to eventually take over as Herbert's primary backup once... Read More